Imagine for a moment being at the helm of an automotive company in these times of non-stop transformation. Every day you are faced with decisions that can define the present of your organization and its ability to thrive in a competitive future. It is in this scenario where in-house logistics appears as an intelligent response to the challenges.
The automotive industry is writing a new story, one where operational control and strategic efficiency are the main protagonists. It is about making conscious decisions that transform limitations into sustainable competitive advantages.
The Resurgence of the Automotive Sector: Numbers that Inspire Optimism
When you analyze the figures of the Colombian automotive sector over the last year, you can feel an injection of optimism. Vehicle sales experienced a 7.9% growth, driven mainly by utility vehicles and cabs, but what really captures the attention is the evolution of the hybrid and electric vehicle market.
This segment went from representing 11% in 2022 to 26% of sales in 2024, a transformation that speaks of an industry actively embracing change. These numbers reflect something deeper: the urgent need for logistics operations that are as agile and adaptable as the market itself.
Your company, like many others in the industry, is probably evaluating how to stay competitive in this environment. The answer lies in evolving toward models that ensure greater control and operational flexibility. (Blog - Alpopular)
In-House Logistics: Redefining your operational control
A model that speaks your language
Thinking about in-house logistics for the automotive sector is like imagining a tailor-made suit for your operation. In this model, your company maintains its own facilities while collaborating with a specialized logistics operator that uses your warehouse, shelving and furniture, but brings its expertise, trained personnel and advanced information systems.
This setup allows you to keep your focus on what really matters: growing your core business while an expert takes care of optimizing every aspect of your logistics operation. At the same time, you maintain the control and oversight you need, with the peace of mind that all systems are working in perfect harmony.
Benefits that transform your operational reality
The implementation of this approach generates tangible transformations that you can measure from day one. Space optimization is a palpable reality, allowing every square meter of your facility to work smarter and more efficiently.
When you have the logistics operator working directly in your facility, response times are significantly reduced and coordination between different areas flows naturally. This proximity generates a synergy that produces concrete results for your operation.
The flexibility you gain is one of your most valuable assets. (Blog - Alpopular)
Technology that connects your vision with reality
Systems that understand your business
Technology integration is where the value of the in-house model for your automotive business is truly realized. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) connect seamlessly with your ERP systems and planning platforms, creating an ecosystem of information that flows in real time.
This intelligent connectivity changes the way you make decisions. You no longer have to rely on outdated reports or intuition; you have current, accurate and actionable data that allows you to direct your operation with confidence and precision.
Automating repetitive tasks frees your team to focus on higher value-added activities, while continuously reducing errors and optimizing resources.
Security that protects your assets
In the automotive industry, where you handle a high number of SKUs and product references of considerable value, security is non-negotiable. The in-house model allows you to implement more rigorous physical and electronic security standards, reducing the risks associated with loss, theft or administrative errors.
When your operation complies with auditable processes and is aligned with international regulations such as the AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program, you strengthen your business reputation and facilitate your cross-border operations, an indispensable aspect in a globalized industry such as the automotive industry. (Blog - Alpopular)
Building partnerships that transform operations
When you decide to optimize your warehouse operations from receiving to picking, you look for a strategic partner that understands the particularities of your industry. This need has given life to service modalities where specialized technical and human resources are integrated to create superior inventory management and distribution flows.
The best logistics partners perform in-depth analysis of your strengths and opportunities for improvement, designing operations that improve processes and generate real savings and create measurable value for your organization.
The success of this collaboration depends on building a relationship based on mutual trust, transparency and constant collaboration. (Blog - Solistica)
Transformation case: WH Monterrey - innovation on the move
When technology finds its purpose
We share with you a concrete example of how vision becomes operational reality. The WH Monterrey represents a tangible manifestation of what is possible when you combine intelligent infrastructure with cutting-edge technology.
This 7,000 square meter facility strategically serves the states of Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and the U.S. border. Its 2 specialized order picking and fulfillment lines process 250 boxes per hour, equivalent to 3,200 pieces, while its annual installed capacity reaches 7.5 million pieces.
With 3,000 positions, pallet storage and specialized cross-docking areas, this facility demonstrates how intelligent planning can maximize every aspect of the logistics operation.
Put To Display: Efficiency redefined
The Put To Display technology implemented in this facility perfectly illustrates how innovation can transform traditional processes. Displays guide operators to specific garbage cans where they pick and deposit items that make up each order, sorting item by item with pinpoint accuracy.
This system virtually eliminates errors, reducing reverse logistics costs and keeping inventory updated in real time. (Blog - Solistica)
A network that supports your ambitions
Infrastructure that scales with you
When evaluating logistics partners, available infrastructure should be one of your primary considerations. A robust network of 800,000 m² of warehousing operations in Latin America, complemented by more than 79 Cross Dock terminals, provides the solid foundation your automotive operation needs to grow without limitations.
This network serves more than 150 customers in the region, each with unique needs that have been addressed with customized solutions. The customer-centric model provides warehousing services that focus on productivity, quality and continuous improvement, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best: growing your business.
Automotive precision in every operation
In the automotive industry, every component has its specific time and place in the production chain. The ability to precisely control each lot, serial number, pull time and delivery to the points where you need the parts ensures that your supply chain flows without interruption.
Benefits include full collaboration and visibility into your supply chain, intelligent balance between capabilities and commitments, full project customization, optimized redesign of logistics flows, and delivery management systems that adapt to your preferred channels: web, mobile and EDI. (Servicios Solistica) (Automotriz Solistica)
Factors that define the success of your implementation.
Total control: Your competitive advantage
In-house logistics gives you transformational control over your operation. This direct control allows you to make quick decisions, make real-time adjustments and customize operations that align perfectly with your strategic objectives.
Improved service quality comes naturally when you control all operational variables. From more accurate delivery times to better returns management, every aspect of your customer service benefits from this holistic approach.
Assessing your readiness for change
Before implementing in-house logistics, honestly assess your organization's readiness. The financial capacity for initial investments and operating costs should be clearly defined.
Determine whether you have the internal expertise to manage these operations or whether you will need to develop these capabilities. The flexibility of your current structure to adapt and scale as future needs change should also be part of this assessment. (Servicios Sedialgroup)
Real cases: When trust generates results
19 Years of continuous evolution
There is something special about relationships that grow stronger over time. For 19 years, we have built partnerships that go beyond commercial contracts, developing a model where 80% of billing is variable, adapting like a glove to the unique objectives of each client.
What we have learned together:
- Real flexibility in costs per package, kg or shipment.
- Continuous improvement that generates measurable results
- Labor agreements that benefit everyone
- Reliability you can count on: tangible increases in order fulfillment.
This experience in staff subrogation and our unwavering commitment to risk prevention are a testament to decades of working side by side with companies that, like yours, seek to grow without compromising quality.
When you look back over these 19 years, you don't just see a service delivery; you see a shared evolution, where every challenge overcome has made us stronger and better able to anticipate what you need before you know it.
Your logistics future starts today
In-house logistics is a statement of intent about the future of your company. This model gives you the tools to lead change.
Your strategic investment:
- Total operational control
- Optimized efficiency
- Adaptive flexibility
- Sustainable growth
The time to act is now. Your competition is already evaluating these options, and the marketplace rewards forward-thinking strategic decisions.
Let's connect and explore together how we can design an in-house solution that perfectly fits your specific needs. Your vision deserves a logistics partner that understands and empowers it.
